Neighborhood · Bradenton, Florida
Village Of The Arts
Bradenton's colorful creative district for artists and dreamers
1
Homes for sale
$309,000
Median list price
$275
Avg price / sqft
35
Median days on market
Village Of The Arts is a compact, creative pocket of Bradenton where painted cottages double as galleries, studios, and cafes — an easygoing, walkable community with a distinct personality you won't find in a standard subdivision. It sits close to downtown Bradenton and the Manatee River, with an easy reach toward the coast, and it draws people who want character over cookie-cutter. Nearby neighborhoods like Oneco and Bay Shore Gardens round out the older, more established feel of this part of town.
For buyers, this is a small, tight market — inventory here is thin, so when a home comes up it matters. The single active listing sits at $309,000, while the seven homes sold over the past year closed at a median of $260,000. Sellers have been getting about 87% of asking, which tells you there's real room to negotiate if you come prepared. If you can't find the right fit here, adjacent areas like Braden River East and Heritage Harbour are worth a look.
Village Of The Arts is a community in Bradenton, Florida.
Quick facts
$309,000 – $309K price range
1,124 sqft median home
$1,195/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Village Of The Arts
Every active listing inside the Village Of The Arts boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Village Of The Arts market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$260,000
Median sold price
87%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
14 days
Median time to sell
Village Of The Arts vs Bradenton
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 27.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Village Of The Arts boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Village Of The Arts is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Village Of The Arts home
≈ $2,254/mo
$309,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,195/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
407
Median age
54
Median income
$28,665
Median home value
$231,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Village Of The Arts
Culture
Top 1% in the U.S.Artistic Appreciation
Galleries, city murals, and skillful latte art gets this population excited. They're always on the lookout for creative expression.
Entertainment
Top 2% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Food & Drink
Top 2% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Pieces of History
You can find these people researching an upcoming exhibit at the natural history museum or learning about a famous monument. This population enjoys learning about the past.
Lifestyles
Top 10% in the U.S.Hipster
This population swims against the tide of mainstream culture. Common interests include old music, antiques, and alternative diets (i.e., veganism).
Straight answers
Village Of The Arts FAQs
Is Village Of The Arts a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you value personality, walkability, and a creative community over a conventional subdivision. The painted cottages, studios, and galleries give it a character that's genuinely uncommon in the area, and it's close to downtown Bradenton. Families should note the assigned schools include Ballard Elementary, Martha B. King Middle, and Manatee High.
Is Village Of The Arts expensive?+
No — it's one of the more accessible distinctive neighborhoods in Bradenton. Homes sold over the past year at a median of $260,000, and the current active listing is $309,000, with pricing running around $275 per square foot on a median home size of about 1,124 square feet.
What do homes cost in Village Of The Arts?+
Expect entry-level single-family and cottage pricing rather than luxury figures. The one active listing is $309,000, while actual closed sales over the last 12 months came in at a median of $260,000 — and with sellers getting about 87% of asking, there's typically room to negotiate.
How is the market in Village Of The Arts right now?+
It's a small, slow-turning market with just one active listing and seven sales in the past year, so options are limited. Homes take a median of about 35 days to go under contract, and the gap between list and sold prices means buyers who do their homework can find value.
What about HOA fees and property taxes here?+
There's no meaningful HOA data for this neighborhood, which fits its older, non-planned character. Property taxes run around $4,989 per year at the median, and for comparison, typical rents in the area sit near $1,195 per month.
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